Product Development Manager

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Position Summary:

The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Food Scientist to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation.

The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Newton, MA, with the opportunity to travel up to 1 week per month (25% of the time) domestically & internationally on a by need basis.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap

Define sensory testing approach, protocols and parameters to guide product development, evaluate prototypes, validate claims, etc.

Provide training to key stakeholders to integrate sensory practices and testing into the product development process, as needed

Collaborate with product development owners, engineers, program managers, & brand managers to ensure that data collection meets scientific, engineering, and product requirements

Translates findings from experiments and literature research into actionable insights

Conduct sensory testing to define consumer preference and satisfaction in taste, texture, and aroma to help define key performance indicators and drive product decisions in technology

Create questionnaires and lead sensory sessions, as needed

Keep detailed test data and results in an organized and clear manner as well as develop test datasheets for new protocols

Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion

Assists, attends, and presents at internal and external events, as needed

Continuously applies current state of the art in sensory science and perception to Global Sharkninja Development

Qualifications:

1+ years of related culinology/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company

Degree from an accredited Food Science, Food Engineering or Culinology program

A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills

Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja’s executive leadership team)

Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

Comfort with standard sensory software analysis tools (RedJade, Compusense, etc.)

Ability to work with a Global sensory mindset, with up to 25% travel time yearly (1 week per month) for international

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

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